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Interesting Facts about the Hot Dog!!
July is time to celebrate the American favorite; the hot dog!! [caption id=”attachment_722″ align=”alignright” width=”270″ caption=”The current world record holder for the world's longest hot…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in ‘Life in a Day’ on July 24th, 2010
On Saturday, July 24th, 2010, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to capture video of life on the farm and post it as part of Google’s…
Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
Make market connections between local buyers and growers! This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs…
Continued Litigation on Public Lands Could Mean an End to Grazing
Your Tax Dollars Fund Environmental Groups’ Suits By Ty Kelly & Anita Waite, Mohave County Farm Bureau and Bonnie Jones & Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm…
Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollars
Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollar Make a list and stick to it. Check the newspaper for sale items then…
Arizona Food Prices Inch Up, but Groceries Still a Bargain
[caption id="attachment_704" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="For the second time this year, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2010"][/caption] For…
Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_688″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”After a bit more logistical work for his direct market opportunity, Tim Dunn plans to…
Why Your Favorite Meats Could Soon Disappear!
If you are like 96% of the American population, you enjoy eating meat. Whether it’s steak, hamburger, pork, fish, or chicken, we consume on average,…
Bashas’ Grocery Supports Our Communities
Arizona’s hometown grocery store Bashas’, supports Arizona farms and businesses. They are hosting outdoor festivals at their stores throughout the year. If you would be…
Getting the Most Bang for Your Food Buck
[caption id="attachment_670" align="alignright" width="288" caption="Generic brands proven to save all consumers money. "][/caption] One of the highlights of all of the work that Arizona Farm…
Your Food Dollar and the Farmer’s Cut
By Kevin Rogers, Arizona Farm Bureau President [caption id=”attachment_652″ align=”aligncenter” width=”600″ caption=”These numbers from 2008 highlight the breakdown of expenses for farmers and ranchers during…
Summer Ag Institute: Teachers Learn Hands On About Arizona Agriculture
By Jerry Freed [caption id="attachment_628" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Arizona teachers learn from an Arizona flower farmer the best way to tend your rose garden."][/caption] [caption id=”attachment_628″…
What’s in Season, Arizona?
There are so many fruits and vegetables in season in Arizona for the summer and into the fall! Check out the graphic above to see…